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Ortega's credits span four decades, but the choreographer said he still has "an innocence" inside himself that he used to inspire the songwriting teams, screenwriter Peter Barsocchini and the cast.

If you want to see his best work in "HSM 2," Ortega suggested paying special attention to a number called "I Don't Dance," which takes place on a baseball field and features Lucas Grabeel (Ryan) and Corbin Bleu (Chad) along with a cast of high school ballplayers and dancers.

"What's at the center of the songs," Ortega said, "is a message of hope, a message of courage, a message of not giving up too much while you're going for your dreams."

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2

Friday, 8 p.m.

Disney Channel

Totally Their Scene

A couple of the stars' favorite "HSM 2" moments:

Zac Efron: When Troy and Gabriella have a picnic. "I just remember that being a really fun day of filming," Efron said. "It was sunny and bright out; we were in the middle of the fourth fairway, laid down a blanket and had a picnic. It was just nice. Nice, fun, relaxing."

Ashley Tisdale: The opening musical number ("What Time Is It?"), set at East High. "It's just an awesome feeling to be back in those hallways again," she said.

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